Shakespeare Martineau LLP

We have an enterprising spirit and clear ambition to do things differently. For us it’s all about mindset. It’s a way of thinking and behaving that fits not only with our vision but also our clients. It’s about collaborative working and a partnership ethos.

We’re intent on shaking up our profession for the better, building something different…for our clients and our people.

We recognise that the world is changing and law firms need to catch up that’s why we are heavily investing in ensuring our client experience is the best it can be.

Who we areWe are a Top 50 law firm that brings creativity, commerciality and clarity to the challenges our clients face. We work with a wide range of clients – entrepreneurs, family businesses, charities, medium sized businesses and global household names. From advising local owner managed businesses to multi-national corporates; blue-chip companies to high street brands and individuals across the world.

It’s our business to understand yours. That’s why we’re committed to being just as driven, dynamic and diverse as our clients. Our multi-disciplinary team combines pragmatic advice and deep market expertise. This means experts that collaborate together to think bigger about your strategic goals and how to get there.

Our approach is to think beyond just legal solutions. As trusted advisers, clients trust us to advise on what’s possible, what’s prudent, and what’s coming around the corner.

We pride ourselves on protecting and growing our clients’ businesses and personal wealth. It’s our energy and entrepreneurial flair that have helped us become one of the country’s fastest growing legal services providers and our national presence through our geographic footprint provides us with a broad and deep market insight.

What makes us different?All firm’s say they are different but we believe we are. Our people make us different. They bring their personality and ambition to work every day and ensure that our clients benefit from that energy. Being experts in the law is a given – our people are also commercially savvy advisors with their finger on the pulse of the markets in which you operate.

Our approachAlthough the work each of us does will vary, the way we work does not. It’s fast paced and exciting. We thrive on the active; what’s happening and what’s about to happen.

We work as a team. We play to our strengths to ensure that you get the best results possible.

The team
Our multi-disciplinary Real Estate group is highly regarded by our clients and within the sector. It comprises not only lawyers but also town and country planners. We’ve brought experts into our services in planning, development, investment, landlord and tenant matters, social housing, construction and litigation with a particular emphasis on energy, housing, education, finance and investment funds.
Our Residential Property team comprises some of the industry’s most experienced lawyers. We provide effective and efficient advice on residential and commercial transactions and have extensive experience in rural estates. With business-wide expertise in energy, planning and employment, we are on hand for every aspect of our client’s property requirements. We advise clients on the sale and purchase of residential properties with particular emphasis on residential freehold and leasehold sales and purchases including new builds. Our team covers the full range of conveyancing service including stamp duty land tax, the Land Registry, NHBC cover for new build properties, Transfers of Equity, remortgages, shared equity, Help to Buy and sales and purchases.
Responsibilities
The role:
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Residential team based in our Milton Keynes office, part of the firm’s Real Estate group.
The role is to focus on private residential conveyancing sale and purchase work and provide paralegal support to the members of the Residential team.
You key duties will be:
providing paralegal and administrative support to the team
dealing with sales and purchases both freehold and leasehold, and mortgages
opening and closing of files and conducting conflict searches
dealing with general correspondence
handling telephone calls, and handling queries and enquiries where appropriate
producing forms and documentation
completing dictations
drafting documents
completing registrations at Land Registry
completing and filing SDLT returns
Skills and experience you will have:
a minimum of 12 months’ experience within a Residential team in a paralegal role
ideally, experience of dealing with private sale and purchase work
experience of using a case management system
strong IT skills and fast, accurate typing ability
Key competencies you will need:
good attention to detail and accuracy
the ability to work under tight deadlines and high volumes at a fast pace
the ability to prioritise workload
drive, enthusiasm, commitment and a team player approach
the ability to deal with client meetings and key clients
the ability to keep clients routinely updated
Ideally candidates will have a legal qualification and be interested to pursue a career in the law.

27 Feb, 2019

Permanent

The team
Our multi-disciplinary Real Estate group is highly regarded by our clients and within the sector. It comprises not only lawyers but also town and country planners. We’ve brought experts into our services in planning, development, investment, landlord and tenant matters, social housing, construction and litigation with a particular emphasis on energy, housing, education, finance and investment funds.
Our Residential Property team comprises some of the industry’s most experienced lawyers. We provide effective and efficient advice on residential and commercial transactions and have extensive experience in rural estates. With business-wide expertise in energy, planning and employment, we are on hand for every aspect of our client’s property requirements. We advise clients on the sale and purchase of residential properties with particular emphasis on residential freehold and leasehold sales and purchases including new builds. Our team covers the full range of conveyancing service including stamp duty land tax, the Land Registry, NHBC cover for new build properties, Transfers of Equity, remortgages, shared equity, Help to Buy and sales and purchases.
Responsibilities
The role:
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Residential team based in our Milton Keynes office, part of the firm’s Real Estate group.
The role is to focus on private residential conveyancing sale and purchase work and provide paralegal support to the members of the Residential team.
You key duties will be:
providing paralegal and administrative support to the team
dealing with sales and purchases both freehold and leasehold, and mortgages
opening and closing of files and conducting conflict searches
dealing with general correspondence
handling telephone calls, and handling queries and enquiries where appropriate
producing forms and documentation
completing dictations
drafting documents
completing registrations at Land Registry
completing and filing SDLT returns
Skills and experience you will have:
a minimum of 12 months’ experience within a Residential team in a paralegal role
ideally, experience of dealing with private sale and purchase work
experience of using a case management system
strong IT skills and fast, accurate typing ability
Key competencies you will need:
good attention to detail and accuracy
the ability to work under tight deadlines and high volumes at a fast pace
the ability to prioritise workload
drive, enthusiasm, commitment and a team player approach
the ability to deal with client meetings and key clients
the ability to keep clients routinely updated
Ideally candidates will have a legal qualification and be interested to pursue a career in the law.